CEFR A2

grill

verb, noun

Meaning

To cook food over direct heat, usually on a metal rack over coals or flames.

Examples

We decided to grill the fish instead of frying it.
The smell of steaks grilling filled the backyard.

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grill (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ɡrɪl/

Definition

To cook food over direct heat, usually on a metal rack over coals or flames.

Examples

We decided to grill the fish instead of frying it.
The smell of steaks grilling filled the backyard.
He expertly grilled the vegetables until they were tender and slightly charred.

How to Use grill

grill over (prepositional phrase): To cook food on a grill placed over a heat source. — "We will grill the steaks over charcoal tonight."
grill for (prepositional phrase): To cook food on a grill for a specific amount of time. — "Grill the chicken for about 6 minutes per side."
grill someone about (prepositional phrase): To question someone persistently about a particular topic. — "The teacher grilled the student about his missing homework."

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